To get your home in order, you need a trusty vacuum cleaner like the Dyson DC33 Multifloor bagless upright vacuum to help you on your quest to eradicate all dust, dirt, debris, and other yucky bits in your house. Luckily, the vacuum system is now on sale for $179, or $100 off its list price at Walmart.

Retailing for $279, the Dyson DC33 Multifloor bagless upright vacuum uses Root Cyclone technology to clean just about any mess on all types of floors, including hardwood, carpets, vinyl, tile, and more. It can quickly convert from upright vacuum to handheld with its one-piece telescope wand and hose release, so you can take care of all the hard-to-reach areas like ceilings, stairs, and under furniture. Read more…

Kids are device-hungry nuts these days. Seriously, WTF happened to Blue Peter and a book before bedtime? But we digress.

Technology has changed a lot since you were small. Your kids have probably mastered the features on your iPhone better than you have due to constantly asking to play with it. And when you do eventually get it back, it’s a sticky mess covered in slobber and other unexplainable slimes. But in the age of touch screens and constant connectivity, there’s not really a way to say ‘no’ without feeling like a parent from the dark ages. Even the animals in Zootopia have smartphones. (Yes seriously.) Read more…

On private roads, a loop shuttle service for ferry passengers will bring riders to the industrial center where 400 businesses operate. Workers can ride in MIT-based company Optimus Ride’s self-driving shuttle cars starting later this year.

The driverless trips will be part of the first commercial self-driving program in the state. New York and New York City in particular have been hesitant in embracing autonomous technology. Last year, demo rides from Coast Autonomous showed how a shuttle similar to those from Optimus Ride could work on a fixed route in Times SquareGM’s Cruise once had NYC plans, but those were dropped last year. Read more…

March Mindfulness is our new series that examines the explosive growth in mindfulness and meditation technology — culminating in Mashable’s groundbreaking competitive meditation bracket contest. Because March shouldn’t be all madness.

The sound of silence hasn’t been this popular since Simon and Garfunkel.

A Kickstarter campaign for a double-sided vinyl record containing 20 minutes of silence is the latest crowd-funding project that’s making noise. Eric Antonow and his 15-year-old son, Ben, decided the world could use some quiet.

And Kickstarter supporters agree. The duo has raised roughly $4,300 — seven times more than their $600 goal to produce the record. Their Kickstarter ends Wednesday. Read more…

President Trump is rolling out facial recognition technology at 20 of the largest domestic U.S. airports. The motion will affect more than 100 million passengers. The controversial technology is a bid to improve security agents’ “biometric verification of identities.” Read more…

Xiaomi calls this technology Magic Press. It’s similar to the iPhone’s 3D Touch, but it lets you independently map the virtual button parameters on the left and right side of the screen, including pressure threshold and touch range. Read more…

HBO’s Theranos documentary has finally aired, and you bet people have thoughts.

The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley was always going to be a creepy watch, but what’s particularly shocking are the details of how Elizabeth Holmes managed to fool enough rich people into given her millions of dollars for technology that didn’t work.

Getting your kids excited to learn in a world ofextremely accessible technology can be a struggle.

You want them to appreciate physical books, but also want them to take advantage of the learning possibilities that technology affords — but what’s the line that separates healthy usage and brains turning to mush? Screen time effects are harder to measure than you think, and there’s not a one-size-fits-all limit yet. In the meantime, you can experiment to find the right balance for your family.

Amazon wants to give busy parents a hand on both ends: Through March 26, you can get an Echo Dot Kids Edition for just $0.99 when you sign up for a Prime Book Box subscription. That $19.99/month will get you hand-picked children’s books up to 40% off and delivered right to your door. Read more…

It’s the definitive First World Problem: you rush out of the house with your phone on low battery, and it turns into a brick. Sure, phone charging stations are now common at airports, but public outlets can easily be compromised by hackers — leaving your phone data vulnerable. As for standard wall outlets? Well, they’re not easy to find in public places, and if you’re traveling in a foreign country without an adapter on hand, let’s just say you won’t be having that much fun.

The GOSPACE SuperCharger is the ultimate travel companion for anyone hoping to keep their devices powered, and it’s currently over half off. Read more…

In-ear headphones can be great — especially the coveted AirPods — but the one thing they can’t provide you with is long-lasting comfort. After hours of use, those earbuds can start to hurt, and you’re forced to take them out even though you’re only halfway through that podcast episode. Stop punishing yourself and snag a pair of headphones that will stay comfortable all day.

The Skullcandy Hesh 2 wireless over-ear headphones are a great option, and they’re currently on sale for 50% off on Amazon — dropping their price down to just $50.

Skullcandy is known for their lineup of stellar sound products, and the Hesh 2 headphones are no exception. Using Supreme Sound technology, the Hesh 2 headphones produce high-fidelity sound all the way from the bass to the vocals. Read more…